ORLANDO – Former PGA Championship winner Jason Day’s mom, Dening, died last night, Day posted on social media. She was 65.
Day, a former champion of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, had withdrawn from the tournament on Wednesday. He did not cite a reason, leading to speculation that his balky back may be plaguing him again. If only that had been the case.
“Last night, my mum peacefully left us after battling cancer for five years,” Day said on Instagram. “We are heartbroken but incredibly grateful for the gift we had in her living with us for the last almost two years full time. She fought so hard until the very last breath. I am forever indebted to her for the sacrifices she made for me to be successful, and for the person she helped me to become. We will miss her so much.”
